Rose Thrips vs Pear Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Thrips | Pear Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips fuscipennis | Taeniothrips inconsequens |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.6 mm | 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Rose Thrips
A common European thrips found in rose flowers and other blossoms. It feeds on pollen and flower petals.
Did You Know?
Rose thrips are one of the most frequently encountered insects when sniffing garden roses on summer days.
Pear Thrips
A dark brown thrips that damages pear and cherry blossoms in spring. Adults emerge from the soil to feed on opening buds.
Did You Know?
In the 1980s pear thrips caused widespread damage to sugar maple forests in the northeastern United States.